Compare/Kubota L5450 vs Kubota MZ605

Kubota L5450 vs Kubota MZ605

Verdict: Kubota L5450 vs Kubota MZ605

The Kubota L5450 and the Kubota MZ605 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota L5450 leads on rated power with 60 hp against 59 hp. Kubota L5450 is the lighter machine (2,000 kg vs 2,409 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota MZ605 is the newer design (2010 vs 1991). In short: choose the Kubota L5450 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota MZ605 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

60 hp

59 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

With 14.9-28 R1 rear tires.Reference

Eight gears (1-8) in three ranges (creeper, low, and high) with left-hand shuttle shift.Reference

Engine

Engine (gross)

44.4 kWReference

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Displacement

2.7 LReference

3.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 91 mmReference

98 x 120 mmReference

Power (gross)

44.4 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Starter power

1.4 kWReference

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Oil capacity

43.1 LReference

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Coolant capacity

8.0 LReference

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Fuel tank

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65.1 LReference

Engine

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44.1 kWReference

Power

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44.1 kWReference

Starter type

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electricReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,400 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

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3.86x4.72 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

forward and reverse options

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24 F and 24 RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

36.5 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

43.1 LReference

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Type

hydraulic shuttleReference

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Capacity

43.1 LReference

220.9 ciReference

Pump flow

49.2 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1496 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1451 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2471Reference

1080@2400Reference

Capacities

Fuel

60.2 LReference

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Front hubs

2.7 LReference

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Front diff.

6.2 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

194 cmReference

204 cmReference

Weight

2000 kgReference

2409 kgReference

Front tire

9.5-20Reference

8.3-20Reference

Rear tire

14.9-28Reference

12.4-32Reference

Ag front

9.5-20Reference

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Ag rear

14.9-28Reference

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Length

348 cmReference

362 cmReference

Width

171 cmReference

156 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

157 cmReference

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Max Drawbar

997 kgReference

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Ground clearance

36 cmReference

40 cmReference

Front tread

137 cmReference

132 cmReference

Rear tread

132 to 182 cmReference

121 to 171 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8.3-20. Rear: 12.4-32Reference

Height (cab)

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244 cmReference

Kubota L5450 attachments

L5450 Serial Number Location

L5450 Serial Numbers

1989

60004Reference

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1990

60348Reference

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1991

60545Reference

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1992

60595Reference

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1993

60851Reference

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1994

61071Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Battery AH

160Reference

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Attachment overview

Kubota L4540A Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota L5412 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

279 cmReference

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Bucket width

60 cmReference

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Digging depth

335 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

419 cmReference

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Loading height

274 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

3007 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1592 kgReference

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Kubota L5412 Backhoe

Speeds

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Power

Max Power

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59.2 RPMReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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1,080@2,400 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Mechanical Wet DiscReference

Steering type

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PowerReference

Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category II/IReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position and draft controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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244.6 cmReference

Overall Length

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362.5 cmReference

Overall Width

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156.5 cmReference

Overall weight

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2,409.9 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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12.4-32Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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48 to 67.7 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

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8.3-20.Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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132.1 cmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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Cab standard.Reference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.